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Monday, June 23, 2008
June 22 and 23 - Twin Falls, Idaho
The past two days have been nice. I visited with my grandmother and uncle. On Sunday, we stayed with my grandma during the morning and helped her clean up some flowerpots that were knocked over by the previous days wind storm. After talking for a little while, we took a tour of my Uncle Duke’s salon. He has quite a business and is booked constantly from what I hear. We then went to his house for a tour and for the boys to run off some energy. Thankfully, he has a small dog that loves to chase a tennis ball. That kept everyone busy for awhile!!! Later in the afternoon, we moved the RV to the other campsite with the mineral pool. Even though the campsite was nice, the pool was open to the general public. So I think everyone in Twin Falls was at the pool that day!! They say that the mineral water is supposed to have healing powers or qualities, so maybe Mick’s back will feel better after a good swim! We cleaned up after a good long swim, went to dinner at a great Mexican restaurant with my uncle and aunt and called it a night. The first day was long and tiring!
It’s Monday and it was really a maintenance day for the RV. We had a cracked front windshield fixed and the oil changed, plus a much needed bath for the ole’ girl. While the window was being replaced, we took in the sights at Shoshone Falls and the Perrine Bridge. I forgot how pretty the waterfalls are! The last time I was here was when I was roughly eight or nine years old…I honestly can’t remember. The waterfalls were beautiful! The tumble 212 feet to the canyon floor and are 50’ higher than Niagara Falls. During the late spring and early summer, the falls are in full force, but during other times of the year, the water is redirected to irrigation canals for the local farmers. So that’s why many farmers are irrigating and having such boutiful crops! We also saw from a distance the Evel Knievel jump site and walked across the Perrine Bridge. From the bridge, it is a great view of Snake River and apparently, this bridge is a popular site for BASE jumpers. Who knew?
Thankfully, the day is coming to a close. The laundry is caught up, the Jeep and RV are clean and the fluids are topped off. Now off to bigger and better things! Yellowstone is the next destination and I believe it’s roughly a six hour drive…probably seven in the camper, but we’ll see.
I will miss my grandmother most dearly. I haven’t seen her in ages and it was a great visit. Unfortunately I cannot be here to help her with her gardening and watering her lawn. I know one day she’ll be gone and thankfully I was able to visit with her and share her smile and laugh one last time. Thank you grandma for your wonderful attitude on life. I hope to take it with me to share with others.
